Feedback on build list.

[Rund]

Hi LTT forum,

 

I made a list of parts i'd like to use for my first build using PCPartPicker. I'd appreciate your feedback, tips and recommendations. This is the first time i'm doing this so let me know if i'm forgetting some essential parts. I already have a monitor, mouse, keyboard and speakers. This is just about the pc itself.  I'll be using Ethernet so a wireless network adapter isn't necessary right now. Also what other items will i need to put it all together? (e.g. thermal compound etc).

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7cYFVn

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7cYFVn/by_merchant/

 

• CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Micro Center) 
• CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC) 
• Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 
• Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($40.99 @ Amazon) 
• Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($87.91 @ Amazon) 
• Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.88 @ OutletPC) 
• Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($489.99 @ Amazon) 
• Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.99 @ NCIX US) 
• Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($117.99 @ NCIX US) 
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($89.88 @ OutletPC) 
• Total: $1396.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-04 04:38 EST-0500

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Rund

[yannickverc]

Nice build. Very similar to mine. Only yours is half the price. God damn everything is so cheap in the US.......

[Bl00dgod]

Hi LTT forum,

 

I made a list of parts i'd like to use for my first build using PCPartPicker. I'd appreciate your feedback, tips and recommendations. This is the first time i'm doing this so let me know if i'm forgetting some essential parts. I already have a monitor, mouse, keyboard and speakers. This is just about the pc itself.  I'll be using Ethernet so a wireless network adapter isn't necessary right now. Also what other items will i need to put it all together? (e.g. thermal compound etc).

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7cYFVn

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7cYFVn/by_merchant/

 

• CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Micro Center) 
• CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC) 
• Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 
• Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($40.99 @ Amazon) 
• Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($87.91 @ Amazon) 
• Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.88 @ OutletPC) 
• Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($489.99 @ Amazon) 
• Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.99 @ NCIX US) 
• Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($117.99 @ NCIX US) 
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($89.88 @ OutletPC) 
• Total: $1396.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-04 04:38 EST-0500

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Rund

looks good                   i just got my build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rHjVpg

you could put another 8gb of ram for dual channel in that build

what resolution you're working with?  1080p 1440p?

[rbertulazzi]

Pretty good build. That PSU is a bit Overkill though, a good 650-700W should be enough for a single GPU configuration.

[zzenigmaxzz]

go with a dual channel kit of ram and a better cpu cooler if you plan on doing any real overclocking other than that its pretty good 

[Minzo]

Looks very good, but if you're spending that much on a PC then I think you should add another stick of ram. Just my $0.02

[Rund]

Thanks for the quick replies,

 

Just a few questions: what are the advantages of getting a dual channel RAM kit? And is there a noticeable performance boost when i'll get 16GB instead of 8? Because i will not be editing videos or rendering 3D graphics. Just some graphic & web design and gaming.

 

(edit: grammar)

[Xenift]

Try to get a caviar black HDD.

 

The blue has SSD Cache which you will not use as a boot drive, making it redundant.

[Rund]

Try to get a caviar black HDD.

 

The blue has SSD Cache which you will not use as a boot drive, making it redundant.

Thanks for pointing that out. 

 

I'll look in to that.

[Rund]

Pretty good build. That PSU is a bit Overkill though, a good 650-700W should be enough for a single GPU configuration.

 

go with a dual channel kit of ram and a better cpu cooler if you plan on doing any real overclocking other than that its pretty good 

 

Thanks for the advice,

 

I'll be looking for a better CPU cooler and a different psu

[zzenigmaxzz]

Thanks for the advice,

 

I'll be looking for a better CPU cooler and a different psu

you can get the same model just a lower wattage... the 650 watts is on sale right now i believe for like 60 bucks after rebate at newegg which is a damn good price and for coolers i would recommend the dark rock pro 3 or the noctua nh d14 or 15 if you dont mind the look of the noctua fans 

[Bl00dgod]

Thanks for the advice,

 

I'll be looking for a better CPU cooler and a different psu

EVGA Super​nova G2 75​0W             maybe a corsair h100i or are air cooler ok too?? maybe a noctua nh d15

[Rund]

you can get the same model just a lower wattage... the 650 watts is on sale right now i believe for like 60 bucks after rebate at newegg which is a damn good price and for coolers i would recommend the dark rock pro 3 or the noctua nh d14 or 15 if you dont mind the look of the noctua fans 

Alright thanks,

 

The dark rock pro looks pretty good

[Rund]

I'll be working with a 1080p resolution on my Samsung S24C750P btw.

[rbertulazzi]

Alright thanks,

 

The dark rock pro looks pretty good

 

If you're going with the Dark Rock Pro you wanna make sure first it fits in your case as it is quite a big cooler. RAM should be fine as long as they are low profile sticks. 

About the PSU i think EVGA is a solid choice, maybe you can check at XFX or Silverstone, as they make pretty good quality stuff too. Just don't cheap out on that so that you won't have any problems in the long run. Also if you're overclocking is nice to have a good stable PSU. 

Everything else will be fine for 1080p gaming and you'll probably be able to max out pretty much every game for quite a while, actually you could easily play 1440p with a system like that.

As long as dual channel memory goes you won't see any differences with single channel in gaming, plus you get to add another 8 gig stick in the future, which usually goes a bit cheaper than 2x4 kits.

 

[Rund]

If you're going with the Dark Rock Pro you wanna make sure first it fits in your case as it is quite a big cooler. RAM should be fine as long as they are low profile sticks. 

About the PSU i think EVGA is a solid choice, maybe you can check at XFX or Silverstone, as they make pretty good quality stuff too. Just don't cheap out on that so that you won't have any problems in the long run. Also if you're overclocking is nice to have a good stable PSU. 

Everything else will be fine for 1080p gaming and you'll probably be able to max out pretty much every game for quite a while, actually you could easily play 1440p with a system like that.

As long as dual channel memory goes you won't see any differences with single channel in gaming, plus you get to add another 8 gig stick in the future, which usually goes a bit cheaper than 2x4 kits.

 

Thank you for your advice. And about the ram, that was exactly what I was thinking, getting 1 8gb stick and being able to easily upgrade in the future.